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antibiotic

[an-ti-bahy-ot-ik, -bee-, an-tee-, -tahy-] / ˌæn tɪ baɪˈɒt ɪk, -bi-, ˌæn ti-, -taɪ- /


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"She was also dehydrated and they thought it was a lymph node infection. They sent her home with antibiotics and some apple juice to drink."

From BBC

This so called Trojan horse effect allows harmful pathogens to persist and spread through drinking water systems and may also play a role in the rise of antibiotic resistance.

From Science Daily

American doctors were surprised that he had been prescribed a strong antibiotic.

From BBC

The 20-year-old was initially diagnosed with tonsillitis and prescribed antibiotics, however his condition deteriorated and he became immobile with severe leg pain.

From BBC

These bacteria can survive many commonly used antibiotics and cause infections that are difficult to treat.

From Science Daily